Alan, who is a security officer, is shot while on the job. As a result, Alan suffers from a leginjury and must spend most of his time in a wheelchair until his recovery. Alan's physicianrecommends that he install a whirlpool bath in his home for therapy. During the year, Alanmakes the following expenditures:Wheelchair $ 800Whirlpool bath 2,000Maintenance of the whirlpool 250Increased utility bills associated with whirlpool 450Entrance ramp, various home modifications 4,200A professional appraiser tells Alan that the whirlpool has increased the value of his home by $1,000. Alan's deductible medical expenses (before considering limitations based on AGI)will be

Alan, who is a security officer, is shot while on the job. As a result, Alan suffers from a leginjury and must spend most of his time in a wheelchair until his recovery. Alan's physicianrecommends that he install a whirlpool bath in his home for therapy. During the year, Alanmakes the following expenditures:Wheelchair $ 800Whirlpool bath 2,000Maintenance of the whirlpool 250Increased utility bills associated with whirlpool 450Entrance ramp, various home modifications 4,200A professional appraiser tells Alan that the whirlpool has increased the value of his home by $1,000. Alan's deductible medical expenses (before considering limitations based on AGI)will be:

Answer: $6,700